
Land with Home for Sale in Rye, Colorado
9685 Short Cut Rd, Rye, CO 81069
An extraordinary opportunity to own 62 acres of Colorado mountain country, where privacy, panoramas, equestrian amenities, greenhouse and gardens, and a beautifully appointed custom home come together in an exceptional setting. Dramatic vistas stretch in every direction to make this more than a home. It is a place of ideal perfection. With recreation, outbuildings, gardens, and endless possibilities to create the equestrian lifestyle you've always envisioned, there is an incredible connection to the landscape, and the privacy to enjoy it. At the heart of it all is a custom ranch home designed to capture the setting, with views from nearly every vantage point. A wraparound deck and hot tub make the outdoors an extension of the home, with access from the primary suite. The spacious kitchen features custom cherry cabinetry and natural stone countertops. Multiple bonus spaces on both the main level and in the basement offer flexibility for additional sleeping quarters or guest spaces, office, studio, library, theater, sewing, gym, yoga, or whatever your lifestyle desires. A new septic system is being installed, adding to the value of the property's next chapter and overall long-term investment. Horse enthusiasts will admire the thoughtful equestrian facilities, including a 3-horse barn and stable with turnout area and support room, additional run-in shed, and fenced riding arena. An attached garage, detached garage, and separate workshop provide abundant space for vehicles, recreation, equipment, projects, and all the necessities of country living. While Aspen Acres touched surrounding areas, the home itself was fortified with defensible space through responsible vegetation management. It was and is a substantial residence among natural landscaping which shows its resilience. Photos and video predate Aspen Acres, and showcase the endurance, scale, and beauty of the landscape's established character and the setting the Why Knot Ranch is naturally returning toward.
- Listed by Lauren Allen, (719) 900-8953, West and Main Homes
Location
- Street address
- 9685 Short Cut Rd
- County
- Pueblo County
- Zip code
- 81069
- Community
- Beulah
- School district
- Pueblo County 70
- Elevation
- 7,235 feet
Directions
From I-25 S, take Exit 74 for CO-165 W toward Rye. In 10.6 miles, turn Rt onto Short Cut Rd. Turn Lt to enter 9685 Short Cut Rd., through the open gate for the Why Knot Ranch.
Property details
- Acreage
- 62 acres
- Zoning
- A-3
- MLS #
- REcolorado 7438475
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $3,845
Parcels
- 4-8-23-0-00-025
Legal description
A PAR OF LAND LOC IN THE SE4 OF SEC 23 NE4 NE4 OF SEC 26 + THE SW4 SW4 OF SEC 24-24-68 W OF THE 6TH PM; PUEBLO COUNTY COLORADO + BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESC AS FOLLS: BEG AT A PT ON THE N-S C/L OF SEC 23 SD PT BEING ON THE NLY R/W LN OF COLORADO STATE HWY 165 FROM WHICH THE S4 COR OF SD SEC 23 BEARS S 00 DEG 08 MIN 39 SEC W (THE BASIS OF BEARINGS OF THE HEREIN DESC PAR) A DIST OF 532.49 FT; TH ALG THE NLY R/W LN OF SD COLORADO STATE HWY 165; THE FOLLG (3) COURSES: 1) ON THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT THROUGH A C/A OF 17 DEG 58 MIN 50 SEC; WHOSE RAD IS 1020.91 FT AN ARC LENGTH OF 320.38 FT; 2) ON THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT THROUGH A C/A OF 7 DEG 12 MIN 00 SEC WHOSE RAD IS 1909.86 FT AN ARC LENGTH OF 240.00 FT; 3) S 61 DEG 36 MIN 00 SE
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Current Use
- Agricultural, Live/Work, Livestock
- Ownership
- Individual
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
- Exclusions
- All Staging Items, Whether Attached or Not
- Possession
- Closing/DOD
Lot
- Vegetation
- Aspen, Cleared, Heavily Wooded, Mixed, Partially Wooded
- Road Frontage
- Public, Year Round
- Road Surface
- Gravel, Paved
- Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- View
- Meadow, Mountain(s)
- Well Type
- Private
- Well Usage
- Domestic
- Well Permits
- 227350
- Features
- Foothills, Level, Many Trees, Secluded, Sloped, Suitable For Grazing
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 16
- Parking
- Concrete, Exterior Access Door, Lighted, Storage, Unpaved
- Garage Spaces
- 4
- Garage
- Attached
- Fencing
- Fenced Pasture
- Horses Allowed
- Yes
- Equestrian
- Arena, Corral(s), Paddocks, Pasture, Round Pen, Tack Room
- Outdoor Spaces
- Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Wrap Around
- Features
- Balcony, Dog Run, Fire Pit, Garden, Private Yard, Spa/Hot Tub
Structure
- Type
- House
- Style
- Contemporary
- Levels
- One
- Basement
- Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
- Electric
- 110 V
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Stucco
- Roof
- Composition
- Windows
- Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Egress Windows, Window Coverings, Window Treatments
- Foundation
- Slab
Interior
- Above Grade
- 2,156 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 1,957 sq ft
- Rooms
- Bathroom Full x 3, Bathroom Half, Bedroom x 3, Bonus Room, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Game Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Utility Room x 3
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Fireplace Count
- 2
- Fireplaces
- Family Room, Free Standing, Living Room
- Appliances
- Bar Fridge, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler
- Laundry
- Sink
- Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-In Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Five Piece Bath, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Suite, Smoke Free, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Connected |
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected |
| Water | Private Well | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Rye | Elementary | Pueblo County 70 |
| Craver | Middle | — |
| Rye | High | Pueblo County 70 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2026 | New listing | $1,500,000 | — | REcolorado |

















































